The Franciscan monastery Assisi (Umbria, Italy)

The Franciscan monastery Assisi (Umbria, Italy)

The Franciscan monastery (Sacro Convento) and the lower and upper church (Basilica inferiore e superiore) of St Francis were begun immediately after his canonization in 1228. Simone di Pucciarello donated the land for the church, a hill at the west side of Assisi, known as "Hill of Hell" (it. Collo d'Inferno - here the criminals were put to death). Today, this hill is aptly called "Hill of Paradise".

• Date: 8 December 2007
• Photographer: pelicon: gallery
• Uploaded: 4th Jan 2008
• Location: Assisi, Italy: gallery
• Tags: the monastery assisi franciscan italy) (umbria
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Nearby accommodation: Hotel dei Priori

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